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The Wichita Eagle: Kansas State liking its cleats-wearing insurance policy

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The Wichita Eagle: Kansas State liking its cleats-wearing insurance policy

By Kellis Robinett
The Wichita Eagle

FORT WORTH — The last time Kansas State was involved in a close game, the Wildcats were glad they had a reliable kicker and punter.

Both of them made clutch plays to help preserve a 27-21 victory at Iowa State.

First, senior kicker Anthony Cantele extended K-State’s lead with a field goal with 4:24 remaining, after the offense was unable to score a game-clinching touchdown.

Then, when the Wildcats were unable to kill the clock after a quick defensive stop, senior punter Ryan Doerr did the next-best thing by pinning Iowa State at its own 3. No way the Cyclones were scoring a touchdown from that far away with so little time.

“I have no doubt in our abilities,” Doerr said. “Anthony did it plenty of times last year, making game-winning field goals or game-tying field goals. And they know I can punt the ball where they need it.” ...

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